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What New DIY project(s) in Sonic Potions's pipeline for 2014 ?

cereyanlimusikicereyanlimusiki
edited January 2014 in General
Hello,

Even though I still haven't had time to put my LXR from the initial batch together it seems who ever have put together enjoys with their new toy :)

What I wonder is if Sonic Potions is planning any new DIY project(s) for 2014 ?

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  • loderbastloderbast
    edited January 2014
    i thnik there was some comment over at mi that could be interpreted in a way that something new is in the works. (would make sense that it uses the same mainboard which has the option to use two if the outputs as inputs if i remember correctly) but nothing specific was leaked so far - this is only my speculation.


  • dubtomsdubtoms
    @cereyanlimusiki

    Is it just me or you also have an Ambika to build ?

    I'm not blaming you though, I am also suffering from sefl-diagnosed G.A.S.

    Not sure about Sonic Potions but the MidiREX and Audiothingies P6 look promising...
  • cereyanlimusikicereyanlimusiki
    edited January 2014
    @dubtoms Here is the DIY stuff on my desk waiting for me to solder once my 9 months older daughter complete her teething fuss.

    - Arpie
    - TubeOhm Ladder Filter
    - LXR
    - Ambika
    - MidiAlf
    - Little Dieter

    MidiBud,MidiREX and MidiALF CV PCBs are on its way to me too.

    And here is my wish list

    P6
    BleepDrum
    PreenFM MK II

    and of course what ever Sonic Potion is going to release

    ohh sh** right after teething, there is "terrible 2" phase starts :)

  • nightworxxnightworxx
    Let's see:

    - CV upgrade fo my MidiAlf!

    - Trigger board for my LXR (when finished by Julian)

    - getting lost in modular stuff

    - refurbishing my complete studio...
  • julianjulian
    Nothing I will talk about now.
    There is stuff in the pipeline, but I don't want to create unneccessary pressure by announcing anything if it is still far from release ;)

    @cereyanlimusiki I have the feeling it will get better soon. My son is 1 1/2 years old now and finally sleeping through the night for some months now :-D

    But it's veen more trouble while he is awake and climbing on all the stuff ;)
  • implantimplant
    @Julian,

    my son is now 4 years old, but when he was 1,5 year he discover "the way" - the best what he do is pushing and tweaking (photo is his initiation :D ) :)

    So, Julian: "stop climbing, start tweaking" :)
  • julianjulian
    @implant,

    I know :D
    image
  • erwanoneerwanone
    LOL that's the future of electronic music!!!!!!
  • strstr
    Nothing I will talk about now.
    There is stuff in the pipeline, but I don't want to create unneccessary pressure by announcing anything if it is still far from release ;)

    @cereyanlimusiki I have the feeling it will get better soon. My son is 1 1/2 years old now and finally sleeping through the night for some months now :-D

    But it's veen more trouble while he is awake and climbing on all the stuff ;)


    I was reading about some options for replacing the stock button caps on the LXR (electrical tape works, but it seems like some buttons just won't hold), and it got me thinking about the old Yamaha QX sequencer series.

    image


    I don't know if anyone else here is a fan of mechanical (typing) keyboards, but yes, those are Cherry MX switches on a synth. 

    While they're not very pretty, I think these could be great buttons for future Sonic Potions projects. They can be PCB or plate mounted. There are several different switches with varying actuation types and tactile/acoustic responses. There are tons of options for cap customization and printing, and several services that provide these cheaply. Even textured caps. And they're relatively cheap, starting at around $.80 on Mouser. 


  • fcd72fcd72
    +1 for Cherry Caps to match my LXR to the Cirklon ;-)
  • JojjelitoJojjelito
    Cherry switches are way nice! Bring them on :-bd
  • VarthdaderVarthdader
    I like this idea
  • strstr
    Also tons of options for illumination. Many variations have LED mounting slots.
  • macMOEmacMOE
    +1.
    I think they are pretty.
    What switches do you use with the caps?
  • nightworxxnightworxx
    I hope most of you are clear about the point, that the use of these switches will need a lot more space, ergo bigger PCBs, bigger enclosures and resulting out of this, a decent higher price...
  • dubtomsdubtoms
    Not 100% sure about these, but it doesn't really matter to me as long as they get you inspired to create MOAR devices !
    :))
  • ceaslessceasless
    I'm new to the whole electronics assembly and design game, but as long as the switches can be plate mounted, it would not actually require any PCB modifications to use these right? Definitely a different case though. Maybe something made out of metal :)
  • loderbastloderbast
    +1

    oldschool cherry keyboard buttons have the best feeling when pressing
  • strstr
    I hope most of you are clear about the point, that the use of these switches will need a lot more space, ergo bigger PCBs, bigger enclosures and resulting out of this, a decent higher price...



    I'm really no expert. I don't think they're that much bigger than the current switches on the LXR. Not saying they're interchangeable, but the footprint of the switch is pretty small.

    http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/switches/key/mx.htm

    15.6 x 15.6 mm compared to the current switches at 12.5 mm.
  • macMOEmacMOE
    edited January 2014
    i vote for these switches on everything! 
  • fcd72fcd72
    Now lets find someone who reroutes the MainBoard ;-)
  • strstr
    OK I hope the Cherry love in this thread isn't getting too obnoxious. But did you know its a German company? I believe the switches are manufactured at their facility in Bayreuth. Maybe the parts could be sourced cheaper locally?
  • julianjulian
    not only would the PCB need a redesign. they are 11.6mm high, so they would not fit unter the current frontplate (10mm). Also with 15.6mm they are too wide to fit the current layout.

    so nightworxx is right:
    "the use of these
    switches will need a lot more space, ergo bigger PCBs, bigger enclosures
    and resulting out of this, a decent higher price..."

    not to mention a comlete redesign of the PCB which takes a considerable amount of time :-/

    so I think it is not worth the effort for the current LXR.

    but i got to order someof these switches to see/feel if the<y are really as great as all of you are telling ;)
  • strstr
    :P Sorry I was not suggesting you redesign the LXR! I was just suggesting these as an application for future projects.

    You gotta get yourself either a Cherry switch sampler or a full on mechanical keyboard. They are the ultimate momentary switches...
  • VarthdaderVarthdader
    A cherry switched LXR II?

  • strstr
    A cherry switched LXR II?

    A man can dream. 

    For the uninitiated: Cherry MX sampler kits. 


  • VarthdaderVarthdader
    Did you say cherry-switched, LXR II Sampler ?

    Or have I been mixing my meds, and have superpowers to look into the future?

    That would be a cool 2014!
  • mr_chielosmr_chielos
    Never mix your meth!
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